Y Combinator AI/SWE Intern
Summary
Build AI prototypes for construction blueprint analysis and cost estimation using computer vision and LLMs, then ship them to real users like contractors and architects.
Puneet and I (Roop) to tackle the chaos of blueprint reading, cost estimation, and permit applications in construction. It's a gnarly technical challenge requiring cutting-edge computer vision and AI—and we're impact-driven to make building homes, hospitals, and schools faster and cheaper. Featured on Business Insider.
What You'll Do
Apply the latest computer vision, LLMs, and AI systems to solve real construction problems
Ship prototypes fast and iterate based on user feedback from contractors and architects
Build your intern project with sole ownership, from research to production
We want
0-to-1 builder, with your AI in production
Growth mindset, slope > y-intercept
Direct communication with empathy and honesty. Tell us what energizes and frustrates you
Don’t mind schlep. We are regularly knee-deep in the messy, unglamorous work
Bonus points (if any)
Applied CV/ML experience
Have built something people used/paid for
Construction, architecture, or real estate interest
Genuinely motivated by making housing and building more affordable
Message with
Why you think we're a mutual fit
Your favorite fruit (mine is Sitaphal)
(Please keep it short)
Logistics
SF-based for the course of the internship, we’ll cover logistics